Definition of DISAPPROVE

disapprove

Verb

  • consider bad or wrong
  • deem wrong or inappropriate
    • "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"
  • To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
  • To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
  • To refuse to approve; reject.

Examples

  • Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.
  • She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + approve.

Synonyms

reject

Antonyms

approve

Scrabble Score: 18

disapprove: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
disapprove: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disapprove: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

disapprove: valid Words With Friends Word